National Resilience
GTM Accelerator
Helping BC cleantech companies land customers, close deals, and grow into new markets.
BC cleantech founders are building incredible technology.
Getting it into the right hands is the hard part.
Government procurement, major project supply chains, Indigenous partnerships, infrastructure, defence. These markets are opening up at a scale Canada hasn't seen in a generation. But the pathways in are complex, the buyers are hard to find, and cold outreach alone won't get you there.
We built this program to help founders figure out who to talk to, how to reach them, and how to qualify the right opportunities faster. Over many years of working with cleantech companies globally, we've developed the tools, the methodology, and the network to make that process dramatically more efficient.
And thanks to the generous support of the Discovery Foundation, we're able to make this accessible. Most of the program cost is covered, so founders can get access to our teams and tools earlier in their journey.
Now we're bringing all of it together in one cohort-based program where we roll up our sleeves alongside founders and work through the hard stuff: customer discovery, market qualification, outreach strategy, and the conversations that actually move deals forward.
This program is made possible through the support of the Discovery Foundation and its Technology Education Program. Their belief in this work enables ClimateDoor Impact to focus where we know cleantech founders need the most help: unlocking new markets, finding the right customers, and building the commercial infrastructure to grow. We are proud to partner with the Foundation in driving BC's innovation economy forward and expanding access for the founders and communities who are shaping it.
“Through our global network and years of working in the cleantech space, we've built relationships with the people and organizations that founders are trying to reach. This program brings those connections directly into the room alongside the tools and methodology we use every day. We're excited to get to work with this cohort.”
Chad Rickaby, MPP
CEO & Co-Founder, ClimateDoor | Chairman, ClimateDoor Impact
We're pulling our sleeves up with you.
This is a 12-week program where we work alongside founders on the hairy problems: who are the right customers, how do you reach them, what does the outreach actually look like, and how do you qualify opportunities faster. We bring in cleantech GTM specialists from our network who don't just help with strategy but can make introductions and spark ideas on the spot. These are people who have spent years in the cleantech space doing exactly this kind of work, and they'll be in the sessions with you.
What you get
Hands-on customer discovery and GTM work with our team every week
AI-powered business development playbooks mapped to your specific market
1:1 mentorship with experts in procurement, Indigenous partnerships, and international markets
Cleantech GTM specialists in the room who can make intros and accelerate conversations immediately
A structured process to figure out who to talk to and who not to waste time on
In-person weekly sessions at Northeastern University, Vancouver (virtual available)
What this is not
A pitch competition. There are no prizes. You're here to build a real pipeline.
A Workshop series. We work through problems together, not sit through slides.
A networking event. The relationships form through doing the work side by side.
No One-size-fits-all. Every playbook is tailored to your technology and your market.
Only for companies with revenue. If you have early customer interest and conversations underway, we’ll still very much consider you.
What You Walk Away With
A tailored GTM strategy and sales playbook
A pitch competition. There are no prizes. You're here to build a real pipeline.
AI-enabled business development infrastructure
Outreach, CRM, and targeting built on ClimateDoor's proprietary platform.
Closer to revenue through warm introductions
To buyers and decision makers in resilience markets through our network.
Validated sales and deployment channels
Aligned to your technology and market so you know where to focus.
A live pipeline of qualified opportunities
Real conversations with real prospects, not a list of names on a spreadsheet.
A cohort of peers building in the same markets
The relationships and shared learning outlast the program.
Core Verticals
The program is structured around six market areas where BC cleantech companies have the strongest commercial opportunity right now.
Who Should Apply
BC-based cleantech or digital resilience company
Past the idea stage with some early customer interest or conversations underway
Ready to pursue government procurement, major project supply chains, or international markets
Founder, BD lead, or technical leader who can commit to the full 12 weeks
We are building a cohort that reflects the full breadth of BC's innovation landscape, with a focus on increasing access for Indigenous-led companies, women-led companies, and founders from rural and remote communities.
May 22
Applications close
June 6
Cohort 1 kickoff
August 28
Cohort 1 ends
Delivery
In person weekly (virtual available)
Location
Northeastern University, Vancouver
Cohort
10 to 12 companies
Mentorship
5 to 7 hours per company
Registration
$1,000 CAD
Ready to apply?
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
Cohort 1 kicks off June 2026.
